Canada Gazette, Part I, Volume 149, Number 24: GOVERNMENT NOTICES
June 13, 2015
DEPARTMENT OF INDIAN AFFAIRS AND NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT
MAA-NULTH FIRST NATIONS FINAL AGREEMENT
Addition of lands
In accordance with 1.14.11 of the Maa-nulth First Nations Final Agreement (the “Final Agreement”), notice is hereby provided that in accordance with 2.10.1 through 2.10.6 of the Final Agreement, the Ucluelet First Nation has requested that Canada and British Columbia consent to lands being added to the Maa-nulth First Nation Lands of Ucluelet First Nation and Canada consented on August 20, 2013 and British Columbia consented on October 11, 2013. The lands added are legally described as Block B, District Lot 462, Clayoquot District and Block C, District Lot 483, Clayoquot District and are owned by the Ucluelet First Nation. Further, in accordance with 2.10.6 of the Final Agreement, Appendix B-5, Part 2(a), Plan 1 is deemed to be amended to reflect the addition of these lands, as shown on the attached schedule [schedule not published].
November 13, 2014
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA as represented by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development or duly authorized signatory
Per: F. CARRIER
Executed in the presence of:
KIMBERLY THOMPSON
As to the authorized signature for Her Majesty the Queen in right of Canada
HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF THE PROVINCE OF BRITISH COLUMBIA as represented by the Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation or duly authorized signatory
Per: L. ROBERTS
Executed in the presence of:
WENDY HUTCHINSON
As to the authorized signature for Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of British Columbia
Ucluelet First Nation as represented by the Ucluelet First Nation Government
Per: CHARLES MCCARTHY
Executed in the presence of:
CHRISTINA KLOTZ
As to the authorized signature for the Ucluelet First Nation
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
ATOMIC ENERGY OF CANADA LIMITED
President and Chief Executive Officer (full-time position)
Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL) is a Crown corporation that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Natural Resources. AECL owns and leases property in Ottawa, Ontario; Chalk River, Ontario; Whiteshell, Manitoba; Port Hope, Ontario; Douglas Point, Ontario; Rolphton, Ontario; Oakville, Ontario; Fredericton, New Brunswick; La Prade, Quebec; and Bécancour, Quebec. Effective late 2015, AECL's Nuclear Laboratories, with a staff of approximately 3 400, will be managed by a private-sector operator under a Government-owned, contractor-operated (GoCo) model, which will be overseen by AECL.
In the context of the restructuring to a GoCo model, AECL will have a staff of approximately 50 employees, but will oversee contractual arrangements for the operations of the Nuclear Laboratories and its approximately 3 400 employees.
The President and CEO is responsible for providing strategic guidance, oversight and leadership to AECL and is accountable to the AECL Board of Directors for the administration of contractual arrangements for the operation and management of AECL's Nuclear Laboratories under the GoCo model. The President and CEO will use the highly incentivized GoCo contract to achieve the Government objectives of containing and reducing costs and risks for Canadian taxpayers, while leveraging the Nuclear Laboratories' capabilities and resources to successfully deliver a federal nuclear science and technology program, commercial services, and a decommissioning and waste management program.
The ideal candidate would possess a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience. A degree in economics, engineering, finance, public administration or law would be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate would have significant management experience at the senior executive level in a private or public sector organization, including managing large multi-year, high-value contracts ($100M or more per year). The candidate would have experience managing senior-level subject matter experts, and have a proven record of supporting transformational change in an organization. Experience in the Canadian or international nuclear energy sector would be an asset, as would experience in the development, oversight, or implementation of Government-owned, contractor-operated (GoCo) type arrangements. Experience working with or in government, Crown corporations and/or regulatory agencies would also be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate would possess knowledge of the mandate and activities of AECL and the legislative framework within which it operates, as well as knowledge of the structure and operation of the Canadian nuclear industry. The candidate would also have knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound governance and business practices, including human resources and financial management, have knowledge of the regulatory and business environments within which AECL operates, and have an awareness of the Government of Canada's restructuring plan for AECL.
Exhibiting high ethical standards, collegiality, integrity and impartiality, the ideal candidate would have the ability to manage a public institution with diverse responsibilities, and to provide the intellectual leadership, vision and strategic direction needed to ensure AECL is able to carry out its mandate and achieve its objectives in accordance with the Financial Administration Act and other relevant law. With sound judgment, the candidate should be able to lead a highly specialized senior management team in making recommendations to the Board of Directors, to seek the input of members, draw lines of consensus where appropriate, identify risks and resolve points of debate, and ensure buy-in for final decisions. With tact and diplomacy, the candidate would have the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships and to work effectively with senior industry counterparts, different levels of government, as well as non-government and community officials.
Possessing superior interpersonal skills, the ideal candidate would be able to negotiate skilfully and reach positive outcomes on complex financial matters, as well as highly technical issues. The candidate would possess superior communication skills and have the ability to advance comprehensive strategic and proactive communications strategies, including public outreach, media and networking activities.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate will be willing to relocate to Chalk River, Ontario, or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
Finally, the successful candidate must devote the whole of his/her time to the performance of his/her duties and shall not accept or hold any office inconsistent with their duties and functions.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The selected candidate must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca/index.asp?lang=eng.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's Web site at http://ciec-ccie.parl.gc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Further details about the organization and its activities can be found on its Web site at http://www.aecl.ca/.
Should you be interested in learning more about this leadership opportunity, please visit www.odgersberndtson.ca for the full job specification. To apply in confidence, please forward your curriculum vitae and a letter of introduction to eric.slankis@odgersberndtson.ca or to nicole.poirier@odgersberndtson.ca. All submissions will be acknowledged.
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format upon request. For further information, please contact GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
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NOTICE OF VACANCY
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH CENTRE
Chairperson (part-time position)
The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is one of the world's leading institutions in the generation and application of new knowledge to meet the challenges facing developing countries. The IDRC funds applied research by researchers from developing countries on the problems they identify as crucial to their communities. It also provides technical support to those researchers.
The IDRC builds local capacity in developing countries to undertake research and create innovations, believing that people from developing countries must take the lead in producing and applying knowledge for the benefit of their own communities. The IDRC also fosters alliances and knowledge sharing between scientific, academic, and development communities in Canada and developing countries. The IDRC's core mission supports Canada's policy goals and strengthens Canadian research and development support for international development.
The IDRC is accountable to the Parliament of Canada, reporting through the Minister of International Development. The Chairperson fulfills three broad roles: managing the Board, working with management and representing the IDRC. The Chairperson provides leadership to the Board as it reviews and monitors the strategy and direction of the IDRC and the achievement of its objectives, ensures that the Board has sufficient knowledge to permit it to make major decisions when required, and fosters constructive and harmonious relationships between the Board and management, while maintaining the independence of the Board. The Chairperson plays a critical role in representing the IDRC to the Minister, Parliament, other governments around the world and key stakeholders.
The ideal candidate would possess a degree from a recognized university in a relevant field of study or an acceptable combination of education, job-related training and/or experience.
The ideal candidate would possess experience serving as a member of a board of director of a public and/or private organization, preferably as chairperson, of a large complex organization, including experience in managing human and financial resources at the senior executive level. He or she would possess experience implementing modern corporate governance principles and best practices as well as experience dealing with the Government, preferably with senior government officials. Experience in the field of international development or experience or training in the natural or social sciences or technology is also desired. Experience in research or research management, in dealing with private sector investment in innovation and in transferring knowledge into the marketplace would be considered an asset.
The ideal candidate would possess knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of the Chairperson, the Board of Governors and the President and CEO in addition to knowledge of the mandate and activities of the IDRC, its related public policy issues and the legislative framework within which it operates. Financial literacy and knowledge of the federal government's expectations with regard to accounting and reporting, as well as knowledge of strategic corporate planning, monitoring and evaluation of corporate performance, are also desired. The ideal candidate would also possess knowledge of international development and foreign policy.
The ideal candidate would possess strong leadership and managerial skills to ensure the Board of Governors conducts its work effectively, and the ability to provide the corporate vision needed to fulfill the IDRC's mandate and attain its objectives. The ideal candidate would be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with the Minister and his Office, the Deputy Minister and the IDRC's partners and stakeholders. He or she would also possess the ability to anticipate emerging issues and develop strategies to enable the Board of Governors to seize opportunities and resolve problems that may arise. The ideal candidate would be able to foster debate and discussions among Board governors, facilitate consensus and manage conflicts. Superior communication skills, both written and oral, are also desired.
The ideal candidate would possess superior interpersonal skills and be a person of sound judgment and integrity. In addition, he or she would possess high ethical standards, initiative, tact and diplomacy.
Proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidate must be a Canadian citizen and be willing to travel within Canada and overseas. He or she must also be willing to participate in Board and committee meetings across Canada, which occur three times per year.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, disabled persons and visible minorities.
The selected candidate must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca/index.asp?lang=eng.
The selected candidate will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's Web site at http://ciec-ccie.parl.gc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for this position. It is not, however, intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Further details about the IDRC and its activities can be found on its Web site at www.idrc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx.
Interested candidates should forward their curriculum vitae by June 29, 2015, to the Assistant Secretary to the Cabinet (Senior Personnel), Privy Council Office, 59 Sparks Street, 1st Floor, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A3, 613-957-5006 (fax), GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca (email).
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format upon request. For further information, please contact GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
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NOTICE OF VACANCIES
SOCIAL SECURITY TRIBUNAL
Members — Appeal Division (full-time and part-time positions)
Full-time salary: $125,800 (GCQ-3)
Part-time per diem: $630 (GCQ-3)
Members — General Division (full-time and part-time positions)
Employment Insurance Section
Full-time salary: $109,000 (GCQ-2)
Part-time per diem: $550 (GCQ-2)
Income Security Section
Full-time salary: $109,000 (GCQ-2)
Part-time per diem: $550 (GCQ-2)
All positions
As an administrative tribunal with quasi-judicial powers, the Social Security Tribunal (SST) has the responsibility of processing and deciding appeals of decisions from the Department of Employment and Social Development relating to the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance.
Members — Appeal Division
Members of the Appeal Division function as second-level, independent, administrative tribunal decision-makers, mandated to provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings and decisions of appeals of the Canada Pension Plan, Old Age Security and Employment Insurance claims for benefits.
The ideal candidates would possess a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job-related experience. A law degree would be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would have experience in decision making related to sensitive and complex issues as well as experience in the interpretation and application of legislation and regulations. Experience in gathering and assessing complex information in order to make decisions and in using a computer for communication, research and word processing is desired. Experience in chairing meetings and in the operation and conduct of a quasi-judicial tribunal, an agency or equivalent would be considered assets, as would experience in writing submissions or decisions that pertain to the interpretation of statutes and case law. Experience working on labour or employer issues or issues affecting seniors or persons with disabilities would also be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would possess knowledge of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, the Employment Insurance Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Act and other applicable legislation and regulations. Knowledge of the economy and labour market conditions would be considered an asset.
Members — Employment Insurance Section
Members of the Employment Insurance Section function as first- level, independent, administrative tribunal decision-makers, mandated to provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings and decisions of appeals of Employment Insurance claims for benefits. Most appeals are from individuals, although employers may also appeal. The most frequently appealed decisions cover issues such as voluntarily leaving, misconduct and undeclared earnings or fraud during the course of a claim.
The ideal candidates would possess a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job-related experience. A law degree would be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would have experience in decision making related to sensitive and complex issues as well as experience in the interpretation and application of legislation and regulations. Experience in gathering and assessing complex information in order to make decisions and in using a computer for communication, research and word processing is desired. Experience chairing meetings and in the operation and conduct of a quasi-judicial tribunal, an agency or equivalent would be considered assets, as would experience in writing submissions or decisions that pertain to the interpretation of statutes and case law. Experience working on labour or employer issues would also be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would possess knowledge of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, the Employment Insurance Act and other applicable legislation and regulations. Knowledge of the economy and labour market conditions would be considered an asset.
Members — Income Security Section
Members of the Income Security Section function as first-level, independent, administrative tribunal decision-makers, mandated to provide fair and impartial quasi-judicial hearings and decisions of appeals of Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security applications for benefits.
The ideal candidates would possess a degree from a recognized university or an acceptable combination of equivalent education, training and job-related experience. A degree from a recognized post-secondary institution or a provincial or territorial licence in medicine, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physiotherapy or psychology would be considered an asset. A law degree would also be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would have experience in decision making related to sensitive and complex issues as well as experience in the interpretation and application of legislation and regulations. Experience in gathering and assessing complex information in order to make decisions and in using a computer for communication, research and word processing is desired. Experience chairing meetings and in the operation and conduct of a quasi-judicial tribunal, an agency or equivalent would be considered assets, as would experience in writing submissions or decisions that pertain to the interpretation of statutes and case law. Experience working on issues affecting seniors or persons with disabilities would also be considered an asset.
The ideal candidates would possess knowledge of the Department of Employment and Social Development Act, the Canada Pension Plan, the Old Age Security Act and other applicable legislation and regulations.
For all positions
The ideal candidates would have knowledge of the legislation and regulations related to the mandate and activities of the SST, as well as knowledge of administrative law, principles of natural justice and practices followed by administrative tribunals and the SST. Knowledge of the appeal processes and operations of the SST, including the regulations that govern its operations, is also desired.
The ideal candidates would possess the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and the ability to isolate, synthesize and analyze information to make a decision. They would also possess the ability to hear, analyze and write decisions for appeal cases, and would have the ability to maintain self- control and defuse tense situations. The ability to think conceptually and to work efficiently independently as well as within a team is also desired. The ideal candidates would also be proficient in Microsoft Word.
Along with high ethical standards, the ideal candidates would have the ability to be impartial and possess sound judgment, integrity, tact and discretion.
There is a requirement for unilingual English and French members; however, proficiency in both official languages would be preferred.
The successful candidates appointed to the Appeal Division on a full-time basis must reside in or be willing to relocate, at their own expense, to the National Capital Region or to a location within reasonable commuting distance.
The successful candidates appointed to the General Division, which includes the Employment Insurance Section and the Income Security Section, will work from their home offices at various locations across Canada.
Full-time members of the Tribunal must devote the whole of their time to the performance of their duties. Part-time members of the Tribunal must not accept or hold any office or employment inconsistent with their duties.
The successful candidates must be willing to travel within Canada.
The Government is committed to ensuring that its appointments are representative of Canada's regions and official languages, as well as of women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and visible minorities.
The selected candidates must comply with the Ethical and Political Activity Guidelines for Public Office Holders. The Guidelines are available on the Governor in Council Appointments Web site, under “Reference Material,” at http://www.appointments-nominations.gc.ca/index.asp?lang=eng.
The selected candidates will be subject to the Conflict of Interest Act. Public office holders appointed on a full-time basis must submit to the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, within 60 days of appointment, a confidential report in which they disclose all of their assets, liabilities and outside activities. For more information, please visit the Office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner's Web site at http://ciec-ccie.parl.gc.ca/EN/Pages/default.aspx.
This notice has been placed in the Canada Gazette to assist the Governor in Council in identifying qualified candidates for these positions. However, it is not intended to be the sole means of recruitment.
Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae and the completed application form, which can be found at http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/about/gic/index.shtml.
English and French notices of vacancies will be produced in an alternative format upon request. For further information, please contact GICA-NGEC@pco-bcp.gc.ca.
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